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      Advice on Treatment Progress for M27 with Early Hairloss

      community Advice on Treatment Progress for M27 with Early Hairloss

      in Basic Questions  123 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user, a 27-year-old male, has been treating early hair loss with topical finasteride and minoxidil, then switched to oral finasteride and dutasteride, but has seen no improvement and plans to add oral minoxidil. Despite treatment, hair loss has progressed from Norwood 1-1.5 to Norwood 3, with noticeable thinning, especially on the left side.

      community How is it looking? 1 mg Fin & 5 mg Min

      in Is this regrowth?  79 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user is experiencing progress in hair regrowth using 1 mg finasteride and 5 mg minoxidil, with no side effects reported. There is a discussion about whether to switch from finasteride to dutasteride, but many advise against it since finasteride is showing good results.

      community Switching to oral minoxidil...

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 1 month ago
      OP plans to switch from topical to oral minoxidil due to limited results and is advised to overlap both for a few weeks before discontinuing the topical. Oral minoxidil may be more effective for non-responders to topical treatment.

      community 5 Day Post-FUE Hairline Restoration

      in Progress Pictures  14 upvotes 1 month ago
      Hair restoration after FUE surgery, with discussions on using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair maintenance and growth. Users share experiences with these treatments, noting varying side effects and effectiveness.

      community Maintaining/Regrown on Fin but losing ground on Dut?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 1 month ago
      Switching from finasteride to dutasteride led to hairline regression and scalp issues for some users, prompting a return to finasteride. Users reported better maintenance and regrowth with finasteride compared to dutasteride, despite using oral minoxidil throughout.

      community Is PP405 actually different, or does it fall into the same pattern as previous treatments?

      in Research/Science 1 month ago
      PP405 is being discussed as a potential new approach to hair loss by targeting follicle stem cells, suggesting a different mechanism from existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. However, there is skepticism about whether it will lead to meaningful long-term outcomes or follow the pattern of previous treatments that showed promise but lacked consistent results.

      community 23M - Where to get oral minoxodil in Australia

      in General  80 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user is seeking advice on obtaining oral minoxidil in Australia through telehealth services. They are considering options like Mosh and are unsure if they should mention previous use or claim it's for hypertension.

      community 9 Months Progress on Fin and min

      in Progress Pictures  286 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair growth and density improvement over nine months using 1 mg finasteride daily, initially 5% topical minoxidil, then transitioning to 2.5 mg and later 5 mg oral minoxidil, along with weekly microneedling. Noticeable changes were observed after three months, with the most significant progress by month nine.

      community Do not switch from topical to oral minoxidil.

      in Chat  770 upvotes 4 months ago
      Switching from topical to oral minoxidil caused prolonged hair shedding without regrowth, leading to the use of both topical and oral minoxidil with oral finasteride. Responses to these treatments vary, emphasizing the need for personalized approaches.

      community top things to do once you cure your hairloss

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  210 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, with users joking about misleading others to keep treatments secret. It includes sarcastic comments about side effects and ineffective remedies.

      community 100 Day Progress & Managing Realistic Expectations (FTM 24)

      in Progress Pictures  96 upvotes 4 months ago
      A trans man experiencing hair loss after starting testosterone treatment has seen positive results using topical minoxidil and finasteride, though his hair remains thin. He is considering continuing his current treatment and exploring additional options like microneedling and Breezula, while acknowledging the impact of testosterone on hair loss.

      community Switching from topical min to oral min. Is it the right choice?

      in General  97 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is considering switching from topical minoxidil to a combined oral treatment of finasteride and minoxidil for better consistency but is concerned about potential side effects like shedding, dizziness, and swelling. Another user advises that oral minoxidil should only be used under medical supervision with regular health checks and suggests using reputable brands like Pfizer's Loniten.

      community I was very very very very very very very very wrong

      in Ketoconazole  48 upvotes 6 months ago
      Nizoral, a ketoconazole shampoo, can cause scalp dryness and hair shedding if overused. Users discuss alternatives like Selsun Blue, finasteride, and dutasteride for managing hair loss and seborrheic dermatitis.

      community Dutasteride. What next?

      in General  154 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 31-year-old male switched from finasteride to oral dutasteride (0.5mg, 2x a week) and uses liquid minoxidil daily for hair loss. He experienced shedding and regrowth but is considering increasing dutasteride to 3x a week due to concerns about hair density and ongoing issues.

      community Should I risk changing to Dutasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is considering switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride for better hair regrowth, despite concerns about potential shedding and side effects. Opinions vary, with some suggesting the switch for stronger results and others advising caution due to possible side effects and the importance of consulting a doctor.

      community Why do some people (specially those with diffuse balding) experience more regrowth just with DHT blockers?

      in Chat  41 upvotes 8 months ago
      Diffuse thinners often experience more hair regrowth with DHT blockers like finasteride, possibly due to less DHT sensitivity and the presence of miniaturized, not completely bald, follicles. However, regrowth varies widely among individuals, influenced by factors like genetics, the stage of hair loss, and treatment methods such as minoxidil, microneedling, and dermarolling.